While the state’s unlucky timing in launching its bid to become a wind component manufacturing hub hurt the prospects of large component manufacturers like Nordex and Mitsubishi, the growth of the wind power sector nationwide continues to benefit the Arkansas economy.

The Arkansas Economic Development Commission says Danish manufacturer LM Wind Power, which operates a plant in Little Rock, has repaid the state $3.4 million in incentives following a review that indicated the company had not met specified employment goals.

In this week's Arkansas Business/THV 11 News Week in Review, we talk new jobs at LM Wind Power, new shopping at Central Landing in Conway, new manufacturing in Rogers, new home sales in Arkansas, new money at Catholic High School and more.

A Jonesboro wind turbine factory that once projected having 750 employees is ending production, putting about 40 people out of work. Nordex USA says production will shift to Germany and attributed the move to overcapacity in the industry and the lack of a long-term federal production tax credit.